Thomas Becket Becket was close to King Henry II, but differences in their attitudes toward power drew them apart. Henry II he king who is never presented on stage The Women of Canterbury in the Chorus express a lurking fear of Becket's doom, which the audience shares. The Three Priests They are genuinely worried about Becket's well being. They hold Becket in great respect and fear for his life. The Four Tempters They throw sidelights …showed first 75 words of 1257 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1257 total…luxurious life, the temptation of subduing and using others, and the ultimate temptation of power. In his earlier life, Becket admits he was not always able to overcome temptation. But he has fully repented and put pride aside. Now in seeking to do only the will of God, he finds great strength. In truth, overcoming temptation always takes strength of faith and character, but the rewards of heaven are higher than the rewards of earth.